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RV02 YFB

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

190,899 mi
Last recorded190,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 190,899 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 188,643 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 188,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 176,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 166,279 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 156,626 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 146,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 135,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 123,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 113,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 106,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 82,829 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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RV02 YFB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV02 YFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV02 YFB registered?

RV02 YFB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is RV02 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 YFB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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